The 2014 Los Angeles Kings: How The Team Was Built Jesse Weinstein | January 25, 2014 As the Kings sit comfortably in sixth place in the Western Conference, primed for their fifth straight playoff appearance, perhaps now is the perfect time to discuss the layout of…
No Sophomore Slump for Jonas Brodin Tim Olewniczak | October 23, 2013 With the Jonas Brothers safely in the rear-view mirror of popular culture, a new Jonas Bro has recently caught the eye of many hockey fans with his potential elite-level defensive…
Drew Doughty and the Quest for the Norris Trophy Walter McLaughlin | October 4, 2013 Just over three years ago, the Kings’ Drew Doughty was a whisker away from winning his first of maybe ten straight Norris Trophies. He was named a finalist for the…
New Monarch D Jeff Schultz Working his Way Back The Hockey Writers | October 4, 2013 For 27-year-old Jeff Schultz, this is a strange position to be in. The Calgary, Alberta native was bought-out of his contract in July his long-time team, the Washington Capitals, and…
Minnesota Wild’s Five Must See Games for 2013-2014 Tim Olewniczak | September 23, 2013 With the start of the new season approaching quickly, the Minnesota Wild are looking to build upon the success of last year. The club reached new heights last season as it…
Fantasy Hockey: From The Files Of RotoWire? Chris Wassel | September 22, 2013 Every so often on the fantasy hockey arm here at The Hockey Writers, we are going to take a look back. It could be anything from prospect lists to fantasy projections.…
Team Canada 2014: Chemistry Will Be Key In Sochi Ryan Pike | August 28, 2013 In addition to balancing the various roles and needs of the 2014 Olympic hockey team’s roster, Hockey Canada’s management will be required to balance 25 individuals with various comfort levels…
Scuderi’s Exit Leaves Kings with Missing Piece on Defense Nick Vucic | August 28, 2013 Only an hour into free agency this year, veteran defenseman Rob Scuderi, signed a four-year, $3.4 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. At 34, Scuderi may have not been the…
Fantasy Hockey: Four Rising Defensemen You Need to Draft Brady Trettenero | August 21, 2013 Slava Voynov, Los Angeles Kings Drew Doughty is no longer the only offensive weapon the Kings possess on the blueline. The 23-year-old defenseman broke out last season, notching 25 points…
What does Bouwmeester’s Contract Mean for Pietrangelo? Jeff Ponder | August 3, 2013 After being signed to take over the #1 defenseman role in Calgary in the summer of 2009, Jay Bouwmeester found himself wearing the Bluenote at the trade deadline last season.…
Canada Unveils Coaching Staff and Orientation Camp Roster for Sochi Carl Maloney | July 23, 2013 Two important announcements were made this week by Hockey Canada and specifically 2014 Olympic architect Steve Yzerman. They announced that Mike Babcock would be behind the bench again to lead Canada…
Pietrangelo’s Contract: What would you give him? Bill Sunshine | June 29, 2013 There has been plenty of worry amongst St. Louis Blues fans over the lack of news regarding their star player Alex Pietrangelo and his next contract; a contract that many…
